Author Archives: Jason

Luke 3

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, March 7: Luke 3 This chapter focuses in on the ministry of John the Baptist. John’s central message: “Bear fruits in keeping with repentance,” (v8). Luke associates John’s ministry with the fulfillment of Isaiah 40, “the voice … Continue reading →

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Luke 2

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, March 6: Luke 2 I apologize again for posting this so late today. The past few days have been filled with a lot of pain for a lot of people I know. But I’m thankful for the … Continue reading →

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Luke 1

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 5: Luke 1 Luke’s Gospel is a Gospel for the underdog: the downtrodden, the poor, Gentiles, women…all were considered second class citizens in the ancient world and each of them are recipients of the Good News … Continue reading →

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What I’m Loving, March 2012

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jason

It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of these. Here’s a random smattering of things I’ve been enjoying lately. American Idol with my kids. Everybody knows American Idol is a long-in-the-tooth franchise: the ratings are slipping, the contestants are … Continue reading →

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Titus 3

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, March 2: Titus 3 This chapter, though brief, is loaded with instruction and encouragement, both for Titus and for today’s reader. If I had to reduce this chapter down to a singular theme, I think “doing what … Continue reading →

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Titus 2

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, March 1: Titus 2 I am REALLY late in posting this for today’s reading. My apologies. It’s just been a very busy day. One of the primary motivations for Paul’s writing is to encourage Titus to be … Continue reading →

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Saints in Santa Rosa de Copan

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jason

Lately, I’ve been posting mostly my daily Bible study comments as our church family reads through the New Testament together in 2012. (For more information, check out this link to our Facebook page.) But it’s been a while since I … Continue reading →

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Titus 1

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 29: Titus 1 Titus 1 is a good chapter to read as a follow up to yesterday’s reading in 1 Peter 5. The majority of this chapter is devoted to the role of overseers in the … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 5

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 28: 1 Peter 5 Peter’s exile language calls to mind Israel’s wilderness experience. Just as God called Moses from the flocks of Midian to shepherd His people toward the Promised Land, so too has God called … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 4: Exiles or Ethnos?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 27: 1 Peter 4 In the early part of the letter, Peter has been reminding the people of God of their identity. “Exiles”, “strangers”, “sojourners”, “foreigners” and “aliens” are used interchangeably to locate God’s people as … Continue reading →

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